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Please join us for a special evening, Wednesday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m. with the author of The Creative Interior Solutions. Sharing Decorating Secrets with Vicente Wolf with an introduction and Q&A led by Karen Boyer, founder of Elements in Play Fine Art Advisory The Miami Beach JCC invites you to an engaging chat with […]
Please join us for the special JCC-U Opening event with a special keynote speaker Liel Leibovits. The line-up of classes for the day will include: Music Appreciation with Alan Mason Art History experience with Natanya Blanck Special Lunch & Learn program with Liel Leibovitz. Liel Leibovitz is the editor at large for Tablet Magazine and […]
Lunch and Learn with Yehuda Michael We'll discuss current Israeli affairs focusing on war in Israel. We can look into the reason behind the current war in Israel. How the current war is different than the previous operations in Gaza? The impact of the war on the region and beyond. Where is this going into […]
Dec. 6 – Lunch and Learn Natanya Blanck, Art, architecture, and wine in southern France. This Art Basel season, join art historian Natanya Blanck as she takes us on a sun-filled walk on the grounds of the Château La Coste. Located in the Provence region of France, this exceptional vineyard is renowned for its blend […]
Join award winning author Elizabeth Graver who will talk about her latest book, Kantika, at the the JCC's December Literary Luncheon/Community Read on Wednesday, December 13 at 12:30 PM. A kaleidoscopic portrait of one family’s displacement across four countries, Kantika—“song” in Ladino—follows the joys and losses of Rebecca Cohen, feisty daughter of the Sephardic elite of […]
When Sarajevo-born siblings Antonia and Paul were adopted by a wealthy Midwestern family in the 1990s, a series of events with deadly consequences was set in motion. Informed by timely issues of immigration, capitalism, and justice, yet timeless in its themes of love, identity, and competing loyalties, The Dig, inspired by the Greek tragedy Antigone, […]
THE DELICIOUS DOZEN SPICES THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE and cooking demo with chef Rob Rosenthal If you’re tired of the same old, same old, this is the class for you! Spices fundamentally enhance the flavor of our foods and bring exciting new flavor profiles to your home cooking. Rob Rosenthal will walk you through […]
Tu Beshvat Seder Exotic Fruit Discovery Session (Fruit tasting) with Inna Lomanov Inna Lomanov Fruitarian, founder of the MFT21 Day Program Inna Lomanov is the founder of the MFT21 Day Program. She is a fruitarian, exotic fruit connoisseur, fruit hunter, plant based/raw vegan, lifestyle expert, chef, and health coach from Long Island, NY. Mother to three toddlers, Inna helps […]
The Deepest Mysteries of the Deep with Rabbi Ed Rosenthal Living on Miami Beach, we all love the water. Like the call of the Sirens, the water beckons us. What is it about this, the most common substance on earth that has no color, no flavor, no smell, no form, that mesmerizes us so? We learn […]
Sephardi Voices: The Untold Expulsion of Jews from Arab Lands with Dr. Henry Green Dr. Henry Green Chair and Founder of Sephardi Voices Dr. Henry Green, Professor of Religious Studies, is the former Director of Judaic and Sephardic Studies at the University of Miami, Florida, USA. He is the Founding Director of MOSAIC: Jewish Life […]
Author Gioria Diliberto will present about her latest novel, Coco at the Ritz, at the the JCC's February Literary Luncheon on Wednesday, February 14 at 12:30 PM. Though her name is synonymous with elegance and chic, the iconic Coco Chanel had a complicated dark side, and in late August 1944, as World War II drew to a […]
RSVP Dr. Edith Shiro is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Miami, Florida and the author of The Unexpected Gift of Trauma: The Path to Posttrauamtic Growth, winner of the 2023 International Latino Book Awards. Dr. Shiro is also co-founder of the Trauma and Resilience Center, board member of the World Happiness Foundation, and an active member of […]
RSVP The Skincare Hoax: How You're Being Tricked into Buying Lotions, Potions & Wrinkle Cream with Fayne Frey Feel Empowered and Beautiful at Any Age with This Groundbreaking Guide to Skincare We all want to have young and healthy skin, yet the beauty industry is so mixed in its messages that most consumers have no […]
The Lehman Trilogy comes to Miami for the First Time in South Florida this Spring after winning 5 Tony Awards and multiple awards in London. In this Epic piece of storytelling, three actors play over 30 roles, triumphantly journeying through 163 years of American History. The play begins as a Jewish Bavarian Immigrant, Henry Lehman, […]
RSVP “How many lives can you imagine yourself living?”So Hannah Larson wonders. When a close relative falls ill, Hannah and her young son, Nicky, decide to join him for the summer at Ashton Hall, a historic manor house outside Cambridge, England. Hannah gave up her academic career to raise her beloved child, who is neurodivergent […]
On Sigd, Ethiopian Jews pray to God and plead for a return to Zion, the land of the Torah, and specifically Jerusalem. The community engages in introspection and reflection - in addition to the individual self-examination of Yom Kippur, this reflects and focuses on joint communal behavior. There are no written sources about the origins […]
RSVP Award winning author Aaron Hamburger is our Literary Luncheon guest on Wednesday, April 10 at 12:30 pm. He will present about his latest novel, Hotel Cuba. Fleeing the chaos of World War I and the terror of the Soviet Revolution, practical, sensible Pearl Kahn and her lovestruck, impulsive younger sibling Frieda sail for America […]
Please join us for the JCC-U Opening event, which will feature a special guest: Keynote speaker Dr. Arjun Desai, a leading specialist in longevity and health. Meet the instructors (bridge, canasta, mahjong art, piano, Spanish, and more), register for classes, and make new friends. Free lunch will be served. Special Lunch & Learn program with […]
Experience an exciting day of Canasta with levels for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players. Whether you come with a partner or alone, we’ll pair you up for a great game. Enjoy expert insights from coach Elyse Kremins and a delicious lunch while you play. Don’t miss out on this fun and positive event—stay tuned for […]
This program was made possible by the generous support from Baptist Health 12:30 PM - JCC-U Lunch and Learn: Eric Weintraub - South of Sefarad: The 1492 Jewish Expulsion from Spain This debut novel tells the tale of a Spanish Jewish Family who went into exile after being expelled from Spain in 1492, leaving behind […]
Surviving the Survivor Podcast JOEL WALDMAN PODCAST HOST Joel is an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist. He brings more than two decades of experience crafting stories, including long-form documentaries. KARMELA WALDMAN PODCAST HOST Karm is a Holocaust survivor and has been a licensed marriage therapist for over 40 years. Many know her as Joel’s mom and […]
Wednesday, January 8, 9:15 AM JCC-U Day of Learning: A Day Full of Discovery, Conversation, and Connection 9:15 AM - Coffee, Conversation, and Surprise Topic Start your JCC-U Day with the perfect blend of coffee, engaging conversation, and a dash of surprise topics. Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff will host this lively discussion that promises to […]
Please join us for a very special Literary Luncheon event with two best selling authors, Lisa Barr and Lauren Grodstein as they talk about their latestt Warsaw Ghetto themed books, The Goddess of Warsaw & We Must Not Think of Ourselves, on Wedenesday, January 15th at 12:30 pm. The Goddess of Warsaw depicts Bina Blonski […]
$200 | Members: $160 Read, analyze, and experience a play. This class will dive into the themes, characters, and narrative structure of a selected work, giving you tools to better understand and appreciate the complexities of theater.
$180 | Members: $120 Want to play like a pro? You’ll learn to plan your moves, watch your opponents’ plays, work with your partner, and spot clever tricks to win more games.
$180 | Members: $120 Just starting out? No worries. You’ll learn the rules, how the cards work, and how to make your first melds.
$180 | Members: $120 Participants learn practical self-defense skills through simple, easy-to-remember movements focused on awareness, balance, and personal safety. With supportive instruction and a friendly atmosphere, seniors can enjoy staying active while learning useful techniques for everyday safety.
5 Week Session Starting January 12 $160 | Members: $100 Learn the fundamentals of the game everyone’s playing! You’ll gain the skills to play with confidence and join games with ease.
Free for Members | $20 for Non-Members Stay active, steady, and confident! This supportive, interactive class is designed to improve balance and posture, increase your activity level, reduce the fear of falling, and boost your overall quality of life. Take steps today to prevent falls and feel your best!
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